Asthma and the Environment in Upper East Side

Asthma emergency department visits (adults) (YEAR)

Severe asthma attacks can result in a visit to the ED. Things like smoke, air pollution, dust mites, cockroaches, mold, pollen and pet dander can trigger asthma.

For asthma emergency department visits (adults), Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

Age-adjusted rate per 10,000

Age-adjusted rate per 10,000

Age-adjusted rate per 10,000

Asthma hospitalizations (adults) (YEAR)

Asthma hospitalizations are more severe asthma outcomes. They're often clustered in high-poverty neighborhoods, where disinvestment and poor housing conditions expose residents to triggers.

For asthma hospitalizations (adults), Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

Age-adjusted rate per 10,000

Age-adjusted rate per 10,000

Age-adjusted rate per 10,000

Adults with asthma (past 12 months) (YEAR)

Asthma is a common disease characterized by breathing difficulty. Poor air quality and housing issues increase risk of developing and triggering asthma.

For adults with asthma (past 12 months), Upper East Side is in the middle of NYC neighborhoods.

Age-adjusted percent

Age-adjusted percent

Age-adjusted percent

Asthma emergency department visits (age 5 to 17) (YEAR)

Severe asthma attacks can result in a visit to the ED. Things like smoke, air pollution, dust mites, cockroaches, mold, pollen and pet dander can trigger asthma.

For asthma emergency department visits (age 5 to 17), Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate per 10,000

Estimated annual rate per 10,000

Estimated annual rate per 10,000

Asthma hospitalizations (age 5 to 17) (YEAR)

Asthma hospitalizations are more severe asthma outcomes. They're often clustered in high-poverty neighborhoods, where disinvestment and poor housing conditions expose residents to triggers.

For asthma hospitalizations (age 5 to 17), Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate per 10,000

Estimated annual rate per 10,000

Estimated annual rate per 10,000

Asthma emergency department visits due to PM2.5 (YEAR)

PM2.5 can cause asthma ED visits, which represent part of the health burden of fine particle air pollution.

For asthma emergency department visits due to pm2.5, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Asthma emergency department visits due to PM2.5 (YEAR)

PM2.5 can cause asthma ED visits, which represent part of the health burden of fine particle air pollution.

For asthma emergency department visits due to pm2.5, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Asthma emergency departments visits due to Ozone (YEAR)

Ozone can cause asthma ED visits, which are part of the health burden of air pollution.

For asthma emergency departments visits due to ozone, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Asthma hospitalizations due to Ozone (YEAR)

Ozone can cause hospitalizations for asthma, which are part of the health burden of air pollution.

For asthma hospitalizations due to ozone, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Estimated annual rate (under age 18) per 100,000 children

Asthma emergency departments visits due to Ozone (YEAR)

Ozone can cause asthma ED visits, which are part of the health burden of air pollution.

For asthma emergency departments visits due to ozone, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Asthma hospitalizations due to Ozone (YEAR)

Ozone can cause hospitalizations for asthma, which are part of the health burden of air pollution.

For asthma hospitalizations due to ozone, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Estimated annual rate (age 18+) per 100,000 adults

Homes with cracks or holes (YEAR)

Cracks or holes are a maintenance deficiency linked to the presence of mice, rats, and cockroaches - which can harm residents' health.

For homes with cracks or holes, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

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Homes with leaks (YEAR)

Leaks are a maintenance deficiency that can harm health by introducing mold, which can worsen respiratory conditions like asthma.

For homes with leaks, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

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Renter-occupied homes with any health-related housing problems (YEAR)

Homes with housing problems can threaten the health of the people who live there.

For renter-occupied homes with any health-related housing problems, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

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Secondhand smoke at home (YEAR)

Adults reporting secondhand smoke at home. Secondhand smoke, especially indoors, is bad for health - particularly for the health of children.

For secondhand smoke at home, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

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Homes with cockroaches (YEAR)

The presence of cockroaches in the home is often associated with poor housing maintenance. Cockroaches in the home can contaminate food and worsen asthma.

For homes with cockroaches, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

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No smoke-free home policy (YEAR)

Adults without a smoke-free home policy. A smoke-free home policy can limit people's exposure to secondhand smoke, which is especially dangerous to children.

For no smoke-free home policy, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

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Adults reporting mice or rats inside (YEAR)

Mice and rats are a source of household allergens connected to developing or worsening asthma.

For adults reporting mice or rats inside, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

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Ozone (O3) (YEAR)

Ozone is a common air pollutant that can harm breathing and worsen asthma and other respiratory conditions.

For ozone (o3), Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

Mean ppb

Mean ppb

Mean ppb

Fine particles (PM 2.5) (YEAR)

Fine particles are emitted by vehicles, building boilers, and other combustion - and are a major form of air pollution that harms health.

For fine particles (pm 2.5), Upper East Side is worse than most neighborhoods.

Mean mcg/m3

Mean mcg/m3

Mean mcg/m3

Neighborhood poverty (YEAR)

The percent of households with incomes below the federal poverty level. Households without sufficient resources are often deprived of access to items such as health care and good quality housing that are needed to maintain good health.

For neighborhood poverty, Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

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Health insurance (adults) (YEAR)

Health insurance coverage is associated with numerous beneficial health effects. Those with health insurance are more likely to have a regular doctor, receive preventive care services, better manage chronic health conditions, have longer life expectancy, and more.

For health insurance (adults), Upper East Side is better than most neighborhoods.

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